Australia's favourite small car for the past decade - Toyota Corolla - is now even better with the safety of vehicle stability control (VSC) now standard across the range.
Corolla sedan models produced since December - and now available in Toyota dealerships - include standard fitment of VSC, which also comes with traction control.
These two technologies work together to help the driver retain control of the car, particularly in slippery and other low-traction conditions.
An upgrade...

Toyota Australia today announced it will launch an all-new model for Australia, to be known as "Rukus", before the middle of the year.
New Toyota Rukus is an urban utility vehicle with head-turning styling that projects an aggressive appearance.
Toyota Australia's marketing manager Scott Thompson said Rukus is designed to bring young, urban trend-setters to the Toyota family - especially those who have never previously considered a Toyota.
"It will be a case of 'Rukus'...

Australia's first Toyota Hybrid Camry has been bought by the owner of a hybrid Prius with 240,000km on the clock.
The family will keep the Prius as their second car.
Colin and Eunice Elvey moved to Australia from New Zealand in late 2008 and brought their much-loved Prius with them.
"It's the best car I've ever owned - I couldn't leave it behind," Colin said.

The most advanced car ever built in Australia, Toyota's Hybrid Camry, has been officially launched to the market.
Australia's first locally built hybrid car, Hybrid Camry is poised to slash fuel bills and reduce environmental impact compared with other similar-sized family cars.
The secret behind its seamless power and exceptional fuel economy is the world's leading hybrid technology, Hybrid Synergy Drive.
Using just 6.0 litres of regular unleaded petrol to travel 100km*, Hybrid Camry...

Toyota’s iQ range is extended for the first time since launch with the introduction to the line-up of a 1.33-litre engine. The highly efficient lightweight unit, already successfully deployed in Auris, Yaris and Urban Cruiser is offered exclusively in the new Toyota iQ3 model.
Benefiting from Toyota Optimal Drive technology for a class-leading combination of power, fuel economy and low emissions, it uses Dual VVT-i control of both intake and exhaust valves to deliver strong torque at low to...

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the launch in Japan today of the third-generation "Prius", which combines superior environmental performance with improved driving pleasure.
Like its predecessors, the new Prius remains worthy of its name—Latin for "to go before"—by being equipped with the latest in TMC hybrid and other environmentally friendly technology.
Its Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) has been more-than-90-percent designed anew and synergizes with one...

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2010 Prius midsize hybrid, scheduled to go on sale beginning in late May at Toyota dealers nationwide.
The third-generation Prius will be available in one grade with a starting MSRP of $21,000. The Prius will be offered with five levels of popular standard equipment combinations.
“The 2010 Prius delivers outstanding mileage, performance and advanced technology at a great...

The Wish is a compact seven-seater minivan that has gained a solid reputation for its sporty styling, wide-ranging utility and comfortable driving performance—with sales of more than half a million units—since its launch in January 2003. The new, second-generation model has enhanced sportiness and comfort, and features significant improvements in driving, environmental and safety performance. The result is a vehicle that aims to meet a user's every "wish".
All vehicles in the...

The fifth-generation Crown Majesta—the Toyota brand's top sedan—features a high-quality interior with enhanced comfort and safety features, all designed to offer the highest levels of satisfaction to both drivers and passengers.
Specific improvements include a longer wheelbase and exterior styling that exudes presence and energy. The 4.6-liter V8 gasoline engine provides ample power and is combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission for smooth, powerful cruising and response. In...

Toyota has released a special-edition Kluger that provides customers with more than $4,500 of added features for just $1,500.
Kluger Altitude is based on the seven-seat KX-R and is available with the choice of two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Features beyond the standard KX-R include a tilt-and-slide moonroof and DVD rear-seat entertainment system with nine-inch screen and wireless headphones.
The special-edition model also gains 19-inch alloy wheels, black roof rails, front fog...

The new Toyota Verso is a no-compromise choice for compact MPV customers. It is true to what the term MPV stands for – a multi-purpose vehicle – but doesn’t ask the motorist to make sacrifices where style, comfort, quality and driving pleasure are concerned. Combining practicality and safety with desirability, new Verso will appeal to customers who want and expect more than just a functional car.
New Verso builds on the strong visual appeal of the model it replaces with a more dynamic...

Australian motorists have been given a glimpse of the future of motoring with today's unveiling of three hybrid vehicles by Toyota.
The vehicles - the first of which will go on sale in Australia as early as July - emphatically confirm Toyota's long-term commitment to producing hybrid vehicles that deliver superior fuel economy and ultra-low emissions.
Powered by Toyota's proven Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, they are the first vehicles to be unveiled today at the Melbourne...

Australian motorists have been given a glimpse of the future of motoring with today's unveiling of three hybrid vehicles by Toyota.
The vehicles - the first of which will go on sale in Australia as early as July - emphatically confirm Toyota's long-term commitment to producing hybrid vehicles that deliver superior fuel economy and ultra-low emissions.
Powered by Toyota's proven Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, they are the first vehicles to be unveiled for this week's Melbourne...

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today debuted the 2010 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck and an all-new 4.6-liter V8 engine at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.
On display are two new packages, including the debut of an all-new Tundra Platinum Package and the recently announced Tundra Work Truck. Value will be enhanced on all 2010 Toyota Tundra models with the addition of standard and optional exterior, mechanical, safety and convenience feature upgrades. The 2010 Toyota Tundras will...

Toyota has introduced the 2009 model of its fourth generation of Tarago family wagons, with the added passive safety feature of active front-seat head restraints.
Active head restraints are part of an overall facelift and features upgrade for all 2.4-litre four-cylinder and 3.5-litre V6 Tarago models.
Toyota's active front-seat head restraints improve occupant protection in a rear-end collision.
The WIL (whiplash injury lessening) active front-seat head restraint system has an...

Too often motorists are expected to make sacrifices in performance or comfort for the sake of environmental considerations. Toyota doesn’t believe that needs to be the case and with the launch of its 2009 Yaris demonstrates that lower emissions and fuel consumption can be delivered without compromise.
No model in the new 2009 Toyota Yaris range emits more than 120g/km of carbon dioxide, thanks to the successful adoption of Toyota Optimal Drive across the entire range. At the same time, Yaris...

Aygo is a success story in miniature. Since launch in 2005 this small but perfectly formed Toyota has amassed more than 100,000 sales a year across Europe, its combination of low cost of ownership, contemporary styling and fun-to-drive character making it a top performer in the expanding A-segment.
Now the factors that have made Aygo a winner have been further sharpened to make it an even stronger proposition. The result is the new 2009 Aygo, on sale now.

Toyota Australia's best-selling car is now safer, with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC) available across the range.
From today VSC and TRC are standard on Corolla Conquest hatch and sedan, Levin ZR hatch and Ultima sedan.
The enhanced passive safety package is included at no extra cost on these models.
VSC and TRC are optional on Corolla Ascent hatch and sedan, and Levin SX hatch, at $1500.
The safety pack also includes front-side and full curtain...

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 50-mile-per gallon rated third-generation Prius hybrid vehicle today at the 2009 North American International Auto show.
Celebrated as the benchmark for cars of the future, the Prius has delivered superior fuel economy and ultra-low emissions to more than one million owners worldwide for more than 10 years.
The midsize third-generation 2010 Toyota Prius will offer even better mileage ratings, enhanced performance, and...

The 2010 Camry is on display for the first time today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). As the best-selling passenger car in America for seven years running and 11 of the past 12 years, Camry continues to redefine standards for comfort and performance.
The 2010 Camry and Camry Hybrid scheduled to go on sale in March, have an array of enhancements, inside and out, including exterior styling, performance, safety, audio and convenience features.
Camry also has an...

I don’t know about you but ever since I was a little tacker I’ve loved big cars, and ever since I was a little tacker Toyota has been building them. For those that complain about the price of fuel read the Prius review here, for those that have a passion for large machinery and cars or need a true work horse Toyota has the car for you.
The LandCruiser was introduced into Australia during the Snowy Mountain Scheme to assist workers traveling over rough and steep terrain. And to this day...

If you ask motoring enthusiasts or any followers of combustion fuels about hybrid-electric technology, you might notice a trend in the opinions that follow. Most would tell you that combustion fuels are the pure form of motoring and resorting to anything but, is a no no. However, you do get a handful of people that tell you that hybrid technology is the first step to phasing out the beloved combustion engine entirely. Arguably, this is the way of the future and manufactures all around the world...

The Toyota Auris gains a competitive advantage in the C-segment hatchback market with the introduction of a new engine that delivers lower emissions, better fuel economy and improved power and torque. And with the benefit of Toyota Stop&Start technology, environmental performance is further enhanced, with particular benefit in urban traffic.
The new Auris 1.33 Dual VVT-i Stop&Start has the distinction of being the first Toyota to go on sale in the UK with the benefit of Toyota...

Based on the all-new 2009 Toyota Yaris Five-Door Liftback, the Yaris Five-Door Tailback concept highlights functionality and youthful styling.
Functionality is emphasized through the automated rear suicide doors and rear split tailgate. The exterior features aggressively styled modifications including a custom wide body kit that enhances the front and rear fascia with a center exit exhaust, grille, and widened front and rear fender flares that incorporate new full length side rocker panels....

The Tacoma Truck Concept is a fun look back to Toyota’s long-standing heritage of building highly capable, durable trucks that met the needs of a wide variety of drivers. Rather than focus on flash or power, this concept looks towards capability and efficiency by showcasing Toyota’s venerable 4cyl engine, but mating it to a 4-speed automatic transmission and solid front axle-equipped 4WD system. Tied thematically to the Toyota Trucks from the 80’s, the Tacoma Truck features American Racing AR23...

After creating a new definition in the small sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment, the RAV4 Performance Sport goes a step further by setting a new design standard. With its glass roof and enhanced seating configuration, audio, and NAV systems, this vehicle creates a contemporary sporty interior design not seen before.
Bold aggressive exterior styling, accented by 22-inch Alloy Wheels, hood scoop, and customized designed performance front with flared fender sides creates the impression that...

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation have partnered to create the Matrix 6-String concept car with design elements created and inspired by the world-renowned Fender Custom Shop. With Matrix's appeal to independent males who are a little rebellious in nature and like to experience things first hand and Fender's rich rock-n-roll history and credibility with the youth market, this relationship was a natural pairing.

The Tacoma V8 Incross concept vehicle combines several new design components and a unique color scheme with V8 power to provide an exciting new look with added passenger room, utility and performance capabilities.
The first use of Toyota’s 4.7-liter, i-Force V8 engine in a Tacoma provides plenty of motivation for the Incross. The V8 produces 271 horsepower and 313 lb/ft of torque.
It is equipped with TRD (Toyota Racing Development) headers and custom dual exhaust by Tube Solutions....

The third instalment in Toyota’s series of cut-paste-and-print guides to the ground-breaking design and engineering features behind the new iQ reveals details of the car’s flat under-floor fuel tank.
The usual place for a car’s fuel tank is beneath the rear seats, but in the compact interior of the iQ this would make it impossible for Toyota to achieve its goal of a sub-three-metre long car with four seats. The solution was to create a flat fuel tank, positioned beneath the vehicle...

Toyota has upgraded its RAV4 range with a package of active and passive safety features, as well as new technology and comfort features.
Active front-seat head restraints have been adopted as standard equipment across the nine-model RAV4 range - to reduce the chance of whiplash injury in a rear-end collision.
Driver's knee SRS airbag has been adopted as standard equipment on seven models, and is available as an option on entry level four-cylinder CV-grade.
The driver's knee SR...

Toyota has increased the active safety, comfort and convenience of its Yaris hatch and sedan range as part of an overall model facelift.
At the same time, manual versions of the Yaris have been awarded the maximum five-star rating on the Federal Government's Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel consumption for 1.3-litre Yaris manual models is 6.0 litres/100km with CO2 of just 141grams/km based on the official combined cycle. Figures for the 1.5-litre manuals are 6.1 litres/100km and 145 g/km....

Toyota has expanded its HiLux range, for the first time offering entry-level WorkMate with automatic transmission.
The new WorkMate Single Cab and Double Cab automatic models take the HiLux 4x2 range to 16 models.
The launch of WorkMate automatic is part of an overall visual and technical upgrade for the now 32-model range of Toyota HiLux 4x2 and 4x4 utilities.
The technical upgrade includes Euro IV compliance for HiLux' two VVT-i equipped petrol engines: WorkMate's exclusive...

Order books are open for Toyota’s revolutionary new iQ, with first deliveries to customers in January. An instant icon for modern urban motoring, iQ matches its advanced engineering and design with highly desirable equipment specifications: it’s proof that thinking small no longer means thinking modest.

The next-generation Toyota Prius will retain the petrol hybrid concept – but as well as being cleaner than the current model, it’ll be a lot more sporty, says Toyota GM managing director Miguel Fonseca.
Prius has undoubtedly been a massive success for Toyota – but it’s paid a price for that popularity in terms of a rather fuddy-duddy image. But that will change when the next-generation car is unveiled next year.
“It will be cleaner, with CO2 emissions below 100g/km,” Fonseca says. “We...

The final production version of Toyota’s revolutionary iQ makes its debut at the Paris motor show today. Last seen as a near-final design at the Geneva show earlier this year, iQ is a city car that is so innovative that – like the Toyota Prius – it stands as a major milestone for future vehicle development.

Designed and engineered in Europe and built at Toyota’s Burnaston factory in the UK, the all-new third generation Avensis has its world premiere at the Paris motor show. Building on the success of its predecessors, Toyota’s new European flagship delivers a new level of superior quality, dynamic handling and refined ride comfort.

Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser is designed to meet a growing demand for vehicles that are cut out for life on urban roads, yet are equally at home off the beaten track. It is compact for easy town driving and parking and, thanks to new Toyota technology, has a small carbon footprint – key requirements for today’s urban motorists.

Toyota Australia warns that repair workshops selling and fitting counterfeit Toyota vehicle parts are putting their businesses at risk. There is evidence of counterfeit Toyota parts being imported illegally, which can be sold locally for a fraction of Toyota's retail price.

The newly upgraded Toyota RAV4 comes with increased safety technology and also boasts a new range of accessories for both safety and convenience.
Toyota Australia has introduced a tyre pressure-monitoring system that displays the temperature and pressure of all tyres in easy view of the driver.
RAV4 drivers will never need to guess when each of the five tyres (including the spare) need air, and will know if a puncture is sustained while driving, preventing serious damage from happening...

Toyota Australia recently announced to the world they will manufacture Australia's first Hybrid vehicle. The Toyota Camry Hybrid will headline the company's presence at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney next month.

An all new, British-built, Toyota Avensis will make its world debut on 2 October at the fashionable Paris motor show. New Avensis is the third generation of the model to be built at the Burnaston plant in Derbyshire. Due to go on sale in January 2009 it features engines that are both more powerful and emit less CO2, a crucial factor in today’s new car market, and it retains the high quality, refinement and equipment levels that are an established Avensis hallmark. Full details and pricing will...

The new 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine will generate an impressive 187 horsepower at 5,800 RPM and 186 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,100 RPM on regular 87 octane fuel. A dual exhaust manifold will help achieve exceptional low-end torque and maximize its power output. In addition to its performance output, the Highlander equipped with the new four-cylinder will be EPA-rated as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEVII) and is expected to be among the leaders in fuel efficiency in the gas mid-size SUV...

What you pay for is what you get… Sounds so true when you take a look at this 2007 Toyota Camry with 24k gold smothered all over it. The Camry is blinged up with a gold upper front grill, lower front grill, door handles, rims, mirrors, window trim, front head-light trim, rear tail-light trim, rear finishing and Toyota badges.

The new RAV4 SR180 brings both sporting performance and high value to Toyota’s compact SUV range, a model that ably combines spirited on-road driving, contemporary good looks and the kind of off-road ability that more than meets the demands of most motorists.

Toyota has doubled the diesel choice in its Auris TR range with the introduction of its lightweight, economic 1.4 D-4D 90 engine to the line-up. Lightweight, smooth and highly efficient, the unit delivers strong fuel economy and low emissions.It takes the engine choice in the best-selling TR grade to four, joining the 1.4 VVT-i and 1.6 VVT-i petrol units and the 2.0 D-4D 130 diesel. Available now, the 1.4 D-4D 90 produces a maximum 89bhp (90 DIN hp) at 3,800rpm and has a flat torque curve, with...

New Toyota models making their UK debuts at the British International Motor Show will be out on the nation’s roads within a year. Both the revolutionary iQ premium city car and the B-segment Urban Cruiser SUV will be moving from show stand to showroom in 2009 in the vanguard of a wave of new Toyota products. They will be joined at the show by Aygo Crazy, a wild concept car that is all about pure driving pleasure. An absolute one-off, this hand-crafted, rear-engined machine was conceived,...

The Toyota Verso SR has been a great standard-bearer for quality and value in the compact MPV segment, a car that is both well-equipped and keenly priced. Now Toyota has upgraded the SR to offer an even greater array of premium features, without compromising its wallet-friendly character.

Aygo Crazy is the perfect antidote to all those wild concept cars that look great on the show stand but never turn a wheel. It is a unique machine that has been developed from the start to deliver no-holds-barred maximum driving pleasure, an unforgettable, fun experience.

Toyota Australia plans to ramp up its large-car sales with the launch of a special-edition version of the award-winning V6 Aurion. Available for a limited time, the Aurion Touring offers customers over $2,500 of added equipment at no extra cost compared with the entry-level Aurion AT-X sedan. Aurion Touring is fitted with stylish 16-inch alloy wheels and a rear wing spoiler, which together normally retail for $1,150.

Toyota has launched new and improved heavy duty genuine tray bodies for LandCruiser 70 Series. The heavy duty Toyota Genuine Tray Bodies are available in alloy and steel and are specifically designed to suit LandCruiser 70 Series cab chassis models. Toyota has professionally engineered its genuine body tray range for an optimum balance of strength and durability to weight.

Sports cars will thrive in the 21st century world of rising fuel prices and environmental responsibility, judging by a concept car unveiled today by Toyota Australia. The FT-HS - which stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sports - is a futuristic sports-car concept with a sleek, aerodynamic profile and a potent petrol-electric hybrid engine. Its front-engine, rear-drive layout provides revolutionary hybrid acceleration and optimal performance with a projected 0-100km/h dash in the four-second range.

• World premiere of Toyota's revolutionary new iQ urban car
• European premiere of Toyota's new small SUV, the Urban Cruiser
Toyota is thinking big by creating a new generation of small vehicles designed to address the demands of modern motoring and the preferences of today's drivers. Two new Toyota models will take centre stage at next month's Geneva Motor Show, iQ and Urban Cruiser.